Tag: Job

How to Learn React in 10 Days and Get a Job

Getting into React and securing a job in just 10 days may seem like a steep challenge, but with dedication and focus, it’s absolutely attainable. React, as one of the most popular JavaScript frameworks, is used by tech giants like Facebook(Meta) , Instagram, and Netflix and many more. ...

Is creativity the only job left?

“I am an AI designer.” When I was in high school and college, I devoured printed graphic design materials. They were album covers from labels like Factory Records, posters for artists like Bjork, and magazines like Ray Gun, Emigre, and Japanese publications such as Idea. I admired ...

Did Leetcode Help Me Get a Job in AI/ML (2023)?

Hello, this is a blog where I share my personal life. I do not usually write about my personal life but I would like to experiment and see if people would be interested in reading about my life experiences. So, I hope this piece finds its readers and I hope you enjoy reading it. I studied and liv...

10 Data Analysis Projects to land your first Job.

To land a Job in a very technical field such as Data analysis you need to have a solid portfolio, This portfolio will be your identity Card that you will introduce yourself to the world through it. So Here are 10 entry-level projects you can test your limits & skills through these Ideas, wher...

After Getting Laid Off in Tech, Here’s How I Got a New Job in Six Weeks

I was laid off from my product manager role in a top tech company at the start of the year. I’d been there for five years and I was ready to leave so I accepted the severance package with a smile on my face. I was confident I could get a new role fairly quickly. And, as it turned out, I manage...

Did Leetcode Help Me Get a Job in AI/ML (2023)?

I Declined an Enticing Job Offer Because It Crossed a Line

The blazer was obviously a mistake then. So was not painting my nails the night before, because I kept rubbing their jagged edges against the creases of my corduroy trousers in a ridiculous attempt to file them. A yell broke through my nervous mutterings. Someone wearing a faded Captain America t...

Thousands of Job Applications Later: Applying at Go Mart today!

You know I could get really BITTER about my road of UTTER FAILURE. I think, “Just ignore my resume! I’m capable. Ignore my criminal history! I’m able!” Here’s the thing, look ‐ — ‐ I had ZERO problem getting a J.O.B. BEFORE a 10 year gap in...

The Routine That Helped Me Write 30 Articles A Month With A Day Job

Having a full-time job is tough, isn’t it? You run from one meeting to another (or shift from one Zoom screen to the next). There are frantic calls in crises. Some urgent office event comes up. Meanwhile, your manager allocates task after task to your team. Where’s the time to do y...

If You Can Do Your Job From Home, Be Scared. Be Very Scared.

Remote Work is a polarizing topic. Recently someone asked me, "Why aren't you afraid to talk about remote work?" My response was simple, "Becuase I'm not a coward." It seems that most people added Remote Work to a long list of topics that no one shoul...

You Are the Job Creator

I want to call your attention to a new study of the $15 minimum wage from researchers Justin Wiltshire, Carl McPherson, and Michael Reich. It’s one of the most important minimum-wage studies since the breakthrough 1994 Card and Kreuger study that proved raising the minimum ...

Job application UX, the cult of productivity, Figma responsive mode

“Picking and pairing fonts really well is hard. It takes a lot of time too, especially if you don’t have experience with it. Can AI tools help you do this task better and quicker? Can it teach you how to do it well, if you’re less experienced?” Is AI better at picking and ...

I Quit My Safe Job to Take a Risk — and I’ve Never Looked Back

Have you ever felt stuck in a dead-end job but were too afraid to take the leap into something new? That was me not too long ago. As a finance professional for over 4 years, I had settled into a comfortable routine. My job was predictable, my coworkers were friendly, and I could do my tasks...

If You Can Do Your Job From Home, Be Scared. Be Very Scared.

Should You Relocate for a Job?

Tensions have been escalating between workers and corporations, particularly since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when many companies fired or laid off loyal employees for the sole reason of padding their profits and dumping the money into stock buybacks for their investors. As a result ...

Nail your first 90 days when starting a new job

As a new hire, if you are like me, you want to deliver value fast to your company, especially on probation. Your first 90 days are often the most decisive for you and your company to gauge whether or not you are both a good fit for each other. I have been in new jobs many times, even within the same...

What is job performance and why is it important?

Business leaders need to understand the key benefits of employee performance so that they can develop consistent and objective methods for evaluating employees. Doing so helps determine strengths, weaknesses and potential managerial gaps in the business organization. There are a number of per&s...

Meetings Have Always Been a Part of My Teaching Job

I used to work for a worldwide delivery company before I started teaching. I received my Bachelor’ of Science degree in Mathematics and was between jobs. I needed a job at night to complete my teacher certification training during the day. I was a customer service operator. In the two ye...

I don’t care about job titles. Do you?

The industry is very very, sadly job title-obsessed and Linkedin is likely a massive part of the root cause if not the main root cause. We’ve all had that experience where one of our co-workers can’t shut up about who reports to who, who has a senior job title or what the org chart lo...

Algorithms, Job-Hunting and Sketching

My name is Josephine, and I have an erratic, confusing and often strangely specific work history. (Lithography on giant sandstones, has anyone else been there? Probably not.) I am nearing the end of a recruitment process. The job that I’m hoping to get somehow includes graphic arts, teaching, ...

Why Dall-E will not steal my job as an illustrator

I am a professional illustrator and storyboard artist since 10 years. I work mainly for advertising, and a little bit for cinema. When I started to read all those articles about Dall-E and Midjourney, saying that AI will steal my job as an illustrator, I was very scared. Then I became more skeptical...

LinkedIn networking & CV Crafting tips to help your job hunt

Getting better at communication is the key to stand out in the gaming industry. Communicating over LinkedIn, through a CV, or anywhere is about 2 things: Understanding the information you want to portray This includes your experiences and skillset you want to show. Putting out the inf...

Doing a really Good Job!

The following is a description of how to complete every room of the game Good Job! for the Nintendo Switch without damaging anything. This description excludes Floors 0 and 9 since there are no tasks in Reception and the Penthouse doesn’t require you to pick anything up nor does i...

How to Land a High-Paying Cloud Job at AWS: An Amazonian’s Perspective

Having walked the halls of AWS as a Senior Solutions Architect and conducted over 80 interviews, I know firsthand the exhilaration and anticipation that comes with the prospect of landing a high-paying job at AWS. The allure of working for this tech giant is undeniable, and I’m here to tell...

Databricks Interview Questions to help you land the Job

If you’re curious, a quick thinker, and excited about working on some of the world’s most challenging Big Data problems, Databricks could be an excellent fit. They are one of the biggest big data companies (excuse the pun…) and are always looking for the best talent to join their ...

Spark Job Optimizations & Databricks

There are several ways a spark job can be optimized. Using the right optimization is crucial to reduce the overall runtime and compute cost. In my project, I was given a task to optimize the spark jobs and reduce the overall run time of long-running Airflow DAGs. In this blog, I am going to discu...

5 Tips How I Landed an 80k Data Analyst Job in Amsterdam

When I came to the Netherlands to finish my top-up Bachelor’s degree, I knew I had a year to prepare for the job market before graduation. My goal was to get a job as soon as I graduate, and eventually I managed to achieve that. Here are the 5 tips that helped me land an 80k data analyst job i...

Finding a job in Barcelona, 3 months and 310+ applications later…

As you know, I moved to Barcelona and haven’t been posting lately. Let me tell you why! Before I walk you through the whole process and give you some tips, I want to share my background, so this story makes more sense. I have a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree. I have ...

How I got a Job Seeker Visa in Germany

The Job Seeker Visa (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche für qualifizierte Fachkräfte) is a way for qualified applicants to stay in Germany for an additional 6 months while they search for work. Eligible applicants have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, 5 year...

How to Make Travel Your Job

My boyfriend Søren and I have both been working as freelancers for years, and our backgrounds are in fashion. I was a lifestyle and fashion writer for several international newspapers and magazines, while Søren has been running a successful street style blog called The Locals&nbsp...

16 Reasons Why I Quit Emirates Cabin Crew Job

This is most definitely not your average 9-to-5 job. Free from the office and the boss; no taking work home with you. Those tricked me, but I eventually gave up. Does it make you wonder? Humans are rational creatures. We tend to weigh the pros and cons and choose what is best for us. However, ...

What is the best time to apply for a job in UAE?

Finding the right time to apply for jobs in the UAE is a strategic move that can enhance your job search. As the year begins, January often sees companies aligning their hiring budgets with the new fiscal year, making it a promising time for job seekers. The period after the summer months and Ramada...

Is it worth to get a software developer job (and not only) in Dubai?

Dubai is the most populous and famous city in United Arab Emirates. A country that consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi (which is actually a capital of UAE), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. According to the Dubai Statistic Centre the current resident pop...

Job Hunting by Strolling on the Streets Again in London — Episode 3

There were many people sharing that working in a Luxury Retail Brand is a great start since you might get a decent bonus. I can still remember walking around those typical areas, like Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and Bond Street. I remember I walked into those luxury brand stores, pretending...

Is This the Toughest Job in L.A.?

This is a true story, but I have changed the names for privacy reasons. When I watch the TV news, I tune into a certain Southern California channel. Let’s call it Channel Z. Channel Z has a bigger budget than its local competitors. The station’s vans zip all over Southern Califo...

Panhandling is a job. Here’s what it pays

People who panhandle take it very seriously. Especially the ones who are good at it. Many consider it a full-time job. I know this because I experienced homelessness in 2019 and knew lots of people who panhandled. I never did it. Not once. I did not have the guts. If you ask me, panhandling ta...

4 TIPS TO FINDING AN ARTICLING JOB

Hello my fellow ITLers (Internationally Trained Lawyers/Students)! How is your search for an articling job going? Frustrating? Endless? I’ve been through the same search many years ago, so I know the challenges you are going through. When I returned to Toronto, Canada from Cardiff, U.K.,...

How I got part-time job offers in Canada

I’ve been living in Canada for a month. The reason I’m here is to pursue further education. Actually, I just felt overwhelmed by my job in my home country and needed to take a break. So I started looking for a place where I could learn and sharpen my skills. And yes, Vancouver! This city...

The 26 Best Vancouver Job Fair Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Looking to find a job fair or networking event in Vancouver, Canada? You’re in luck. There is no shortage of jobs in Vancouver, and with unemployment at a record low, employers are scrambling to try and run, or be a part of as many job fairs as possible. Here’s a helpful list to help ...

The Mjam Job: What It’s Really Like Getting Paid To Keep Fit

The main thing everybody wants to know about a job, especially one that is known for ‘getting paid to keep fit’. Honestly, I think this depends on how you approach the job… is it your full time income? Are you doing it as a side hustle? Regardless, I think there are two mai...

Would You take 50% Less Income to Pursue a Service Job?

Mydaughter is now 20 years old. When she was about 5, I completed the highly competitive application process to become a Texas Game Warden. I was selected to enroll in the Game Warden Cadet Academy and needed only to report to Hamilton, Texas for physical readiness training (PRT). I didn’...

Can It Be Difficult to Cash Out A 401K When You Quit A Job?

Precisely what happens to your 401k when you quit a job can vary depending on rules relating to the account. In some cases, your investments can stay right where they are, and you can tap them when you reach retirement age without much difficulty or financial penalties. However, rolling over the ...

Job Hunting at 63

I have a wide spectrum of experience — experience, I think, that would make me an asset in any professional environment. I’ve worked for respected organizations, both at the state and national levels. References from former employers would be my most valuable asset if any of them were...

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Have a BDR (Bachelor’s Degree Requirement) For Your BDR Job…or just about any job in tech.

Degrees are almost entirely unrelated to whether someone can do the job. Frankly, this one seems sufficient on its own. Keep scrolling if you’re already convinced… But seriously, who the fuck cares whether someone went to college! Even if you’re running a Belgian waffle eating/...

Men, It Is Our Job to Police Ourselves in the #MeToo Era

As per usual, there was the standard-issue bunch of dudes in the comments putting up their feeble arguments against feminism, claiming the author was anti-men, and an assortment of other terrible hot takes. This is to be expected when you stand up on behalf of feminism, of course. According to them,...

Job Hunting for the First Time as Openly Trans

Each checked box affirms me. Now, without conscious forethought, I had X’d off another item on the transition checklist. (However, Shon Faye observes in The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice (2021) that “as trans people start to become a more normalized id...

How Copywriting Saved My Life: Escaping the Grind of a Dead-End Logistics Job

My role in logistics was a far cry from what I envisioned for myself. The tasks were routine, the office atmosphere stifling. The job provided stability, but it also confined me to a life devoid of excitement or personal growth. Days turned into weeks, weeks into years, and I felt trapped in a cycle...

I will write transportation resume that will land dream job

Hi, Do you wish to obtain your ideal position? The time has come to realize your full potential and get over obstacles in your job quest. I am a skilled writer of cover letters, Linkedin articles, and resumes/CVs. I’ve written cover letters, resumes/CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and other documen...

Why immigrants have a hard time getting a job in Canada?

I have met so many people over the course of 3 years and everyone has a similar story. Getting a job in Canada is hard. Here I list out some issues and experiences I have heard and experienced as an immigrant. The reality is that, due to Canada’s aging population, the Canadian government wa...

No One is Stealing Your Job

This horrendous political trope usually cuts across racial and ethnic lines. Typically, the persons accused are nonwhite and thereby deemed less American. Sometimes this rhetorical device is played towards a third person; one time, an old conservative white lady at an Arizona Trump rally told me tha...

The Best Way To Improve Your Mental Health (Even If You’re Too Busy).

The above are things that happened before I took the time to spend an hour a day doing a very simple, but often overlooked thing — perhaps this story will help you if you also sometimes experience something similar. Whenever I feel like I’m bogged down with work, and struggling to cra...

I Applied for My Dream Job Even Though I Won’t Get It

I watched the creative jobs I wanted fly by me. No matter how tired I got of the mundane days of accounting and finance, I felt like no one would hire me for anything else. I have two degrees in accounting for crying out loud. What experience did I have in design or as a writer? None. I built ...

English Mastery in the Israeli Job Scene

Ever wondered what makes certain professionals exude confidence effortlessly? Let’s decode the language of confidence and motivation together, setting you on a path to career success. Join us for a dynamic and free online event, “English Mastery in the Israeli Job Scene: Techniques for S...